Posts tagged Montgomery
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Montgomery County might jettison its M-83 highway plans after a new report finds buses are a better solution
As debate swirls around the proposed M-83 highway expansion, Montgomery County is faced with a choice between an investment that achieves its environmental and economic goals, and one that doubles down on regressive sprawl. Keep reading…
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After 31 years, the Purple Line finally breaks ground
It's official: after three decades of debate and several brushes with death, the Purple Line broke ground this morning in New Carrollton. Keep reading…
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for happy hour this week!
Thanks to everyone who came to our last happy hour on Tuesday! As many of you know, it was a special happy hour for me, as we also celebrated the eleventh anniversary of my blog about Silver Spring and eastern Montgomery County, Just Up The Pike. Keep reading…
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Neighbors get a road blocked in Bethesda, but it hurts everyone else
Near downtown Bethesda is a residential street, Leland Street. Some people drove on that street to get to and from the business district. Neighbors complained, so the county added a barricade. Our contributors think doing this kind of thing for one street sets a really bad precedent. Keep reading…
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Why don’t all state roads in Maryland have sidewalks?
Many state roads in Maryland don’t have any sidewalks. At best, that means they’re a hostile or unsafe place to walk. At worst, you may not be able to walk there at all. Why aren’t there more sidewalks? The state is legally obligated to build and maintain roads but not sidewalks, so they’re often patchy at best. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County rejects incentives to build more affordable housing in Bethesda
Montgomery County wants to encourage developers to build more affordable housing in downtown Bethesda. But due to pressure from neighbors, the County Council voted to allow less affordable housing and shorter buildings instead. Keep reading…
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This 1958 ad shows how yesterday’s luxury apartments became today’s affordable apartments
There are thousands of new apartments being built around the DC area today, and most of them are high-cost “luxury” apartments. But they may not stay that way. A look at 1950s rental ads shows how yesterday’s luxury housing became today’s affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Why we pronounce “Grosvenor” as “Grove-nor”
Since half of all Red Line trains turn back there, you've probably heard the name “Grosvenor” spoken aloud even if you've never been there. Have you ever wondered why the S is either silent or pronounced in the wrong place? Keep reading…
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Ride On is the biggest bus system in the region after WMATA. Its busiest lines might surprise you.
Montgomery County’s Ride On is the busiest bus system in the Washington region after Metrobus, carrying 75,000 riders each day. Its most popular bus routes, however, might surprise you. Keep reading…
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Montgomery’s council chooses Tina Patterson over Dan Reed for Planning Board
Last Thursday, the Montgomery County Council chose Germantown consultant Tina Patterson for an open seat on the Planning Board. They selected her over Greater Greater Washington contributor and editor Dan Reed and other finalists Bruce Romer and Peter Myo Khin. Keep reading…